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Sunday, 20 January 2013

Tarka Dal

This simple tarka dal/dhal recipe is really cheap to make and tastes great as a side dish. Double the recipe for a main meal.Serves 4

½ cup dried red lentils

1 small onion, diced finely

½ tsp cumin seeds/powder

½ red chilli, de-seeded and chopped finely, optional

½ tsp turmeric

2 heaped tsp grated fresh ginger

2-4 cloves of garlic, crushed or finely sliced

1 heaped tsp garam masala

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 tbsp tomato purée

Place the lentils in a pan with 1½ cups boiling water.

Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender, adding a little more water if needed.In another pan make the tarka by heating 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Fry the cumin and onion until golden.Add the remaining ingredients (except the garam masala) and cook for 2-3 minutes on a low heat.Add the cooked dal to the tarka and stir in the garam masala. Season to taste.Cook on a low heat for a further 5 minutes, adding a little more water if needed.Serve with rice/chapattis and a vegetable curry.Alternatives: Try using different pulses or a combination of lentils and adjust the cooking time as necessary.

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